The Down East Journal

The Down East Journal

12:28 pm

Mon June 21, 2010

New Bern, NC – This week on the Down East Journal, we explore the idea of drawing tourists to the beach via the quarter-mile long aircraft carrier. Plus, the facts and fun on the east's newest event- the Brew Bern Beer Fest. And the latest Garden Journal and Military Growth Task Force Update.

The Down East Journal

12:15 pm

Mon June 21, 2010

New Bern, NC – This week on the Down East Journal, we explore the idea of drawing tourists to the beach via the quarter-mile long aircraft carrier, the USS Kitty Hawk. Plus, the facts and fun on the east's newest event-Brew Bern Beer Fest. And the latest Garden Journal and Military Growth Task Force Update.

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8:33 am

Tue May 25, 2010

New Bern, NC – This week on the Down East Journal, Camp Lejeune is taking part in a green project that will save energy for 900 homes. And, a Brody School of Medicine White Paper looks at the health status and needs of eastern North Carolina.

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9:36 am

Tue May 18, 2010

New Bern, NC – This week on the Down East Journal, a mass casualty exercise was held at Marine Corp Air Station Cherry Point to prepare responders for an emergency situation. Plus, a feature on the first internationally available CD release by the North Carolina Symphony.

The Down East Journal

9:04 am

Tue May 18, 2010

New Bern, NC – This week on the Down East Journal, Marine Corp Air Station Cherry Point is gearing up for its 2010 Air Show. The base held a mass casualty exercise to prepare for an emergency situation. A feature on the first ever internationally available CD release by the North Carolina Symphony. And, the latest Garden Journal.

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8:55 am

Tue May 18, 2010

New Bern, NC – this week on the Down East Journal, archaeologist are trying an experimental method to preserve artifacts from what is believed to be Blackbeard's flagship. And, plans are being made to move what could be the state's oldest discovered shipwreck of the beach of Corolla. Plus, the Garden Journal.

The Down East Journal

10:07 am

Mon May 3, 2010

New Bern, NC – This week on the Down East Journal, Rachel Carson was well-known for her life-long love of nature. This week on the Down East Journal, we cover an Earth Day cleanup project held at the Estuarine Research Reserve held in her honor. Plus, renovations to the Bodie island lighthouse continue though recent discoveries may delay its scheduled December reopening. All those stories and more, this week....

The Down East Journal

10:49 am

Mon April 26, 2010

New Bern, NC – This week on the Down East Journal, Home-based business is big business in the east...One eastern North Carolina city ranks third in the nation according to a recent census report. And, the last in our series on Democratic contenders seeking to unseat incumbent Sen. Richard Burr. Plus, the Garden Journal.

The Down East Journal

10:12 am

Mon April 19, 2010

New Bern, NC – In 2009, home insurance rates for coastal counties soared. This week, a group opposing that hike held a meeting in New Bern to discuss what could be done to balance the situation. The sun could be setting on a program that helps keep mental health patients out of the hospital. And, the state's first automated lottery machine comes online in Kinston. Those stories, plus the Garden Journal.

The Down East Journal

10:05 am

Mon April 19, 2010

New Bern, NC – This week on the Down East Journal, we tour a 24-hour facility aimed at keeping eastern North Carolinians safe in severe weather. We bring you the first in a 3-part series profiling the top Democratic contenders seeking to unseat incumbent Sen. Richard Burr this fall. And, the latest Garden Journal.

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9:58 am

Mon April 19, 2010

New Bern, NC – An eastern North Carolina county is ranked number one in the state for per-capita recycling. We'll talk about Earth Day events and recycling efforts in the east. Plus, an illness which has killed around one million bats primarily in the northeastern United States since it was first discovered in 2006 will likely be found soon in ENC. And, new commentary and the Garden Journal.

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2:26 pm

Mon March 29, 2010

New Bern, NC – This week on the Down East Journal, Camp Lejeune marines are preparing for deployment to Afghanistan by learning the language and culture of the country. And, conversation with North Carolina based roots group Polecat Creek.

The Down East Journal

2:22 pm

Mon March 29, 2010

New Bern, NC – This week on the Down East Journal, some fear that a centurires old coastal dialect may be rapidly disappearing. And, a program for people with chronic diseases is saving millions of dollars and lives. Plus, converstation with North Carolina artist Jennifer Licko.

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12:15 pm

Mon March 8, 2010

New Bern, NC – In 2009, state and federal funding for mental health and substance abuse was cut by 5000 million dollars. We visit the first in a series of town hall meetings seeking public input on the state of mental health care in North Carolina. And, a Raleigh vibraphonist celebrates Southern jazz with his latest CD. Plus, the latest Garden Journal.

The Down East Journal

12:01 pm

Mon March 8, 2010

New Bern, NC – This week on the Down East Journal, we talk to local fisherman about their protest of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, and why they think it's hurting their livelihood. Plus, the latest Garden Journal.

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10:20 am

Mon February 15, 2010

New Bern, NC – This week on the Down East Journal, Camp Lejeune's 24th MEU and the Norfolk based Amphibious Ready Group is left Haiti after providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief. We'll find out how the more than 4,000 marines and sailors helped. And CROWNS is gearing up for a two week run in New Bern. Those stories and more, this week on the Down East Journal.

The Down East Journal

11:33 am

Mon February 8, 2010

New Bern, NC – This week on the Down East Journal, a conversation with a New Bern doctor who will be traveling to Haiti. And, a 10K Run/Walk along the Washington waterfront seeks to raise awareness about the global problem of Polio. Plus, we go to the grand opening of the International Civil Rights Museum.

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9:59 am

Mon January 25, 2010

New Bern, NC – This week on the Down East Journal, about 4,000 Marines and Sailors from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit from Camp Lejeune and the Amphibious Readiness Group from Norfolk, VA have arrived in Haiti. A feature on how they will provide humanitarian relief to earthquake victims. And, conversation with singer/songwriter Livingston Taylor. Plus, debate over changes in the state's mental health system continues.

The Down East Journal

8:49 am

Wed January 20, 2010

New Bern, NC – This week on the Down East Journal, It's invasive species awareness week. We talk about how to identify and eradicate problem plants around your home. A recent book provides an overview of Civil Rights Memorials in the United States. And we go to the reunion of a soldier and his family as members of the 30th Heavy Brigade Combat team return from Iraq. And the latest Garden Journal.